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Learning and development (L&D) teams are constantly challenged with enormous and rapid changes in their teams, organisation structure and processes,...
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Ever since the pandemic, ‘organisational well-being’ has gone from a quirky idea that many thought was a bit of fluff,...
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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking competitive advantages that can propel them ahead of their rivals....
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The nation’s focus this week was on Parliament, where Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his annual Budget Speech. The basic...
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In the fast-paced world of business and leadership, the word 'no' can sometimes carry a sense of taboo. Many leaders,...
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Hospitality has traditionally been associated with the service industry, such as hotels and restaurants, where companies make customers feel welcome...
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In today’s world, keeping afloat daily is just about the only thing many people can manage, and mapping a life...
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Business leaders now have a unique opportunity to set the tone for the months ahead and inspire their workforce toward...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the world of work, reshaping not only where and how work gets done, but...
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Mondelēz International has been recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive...
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For most South African businesses, the skills development component of the BBBEE scorecard is one of the most challenging and...
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Strategic business planning in South Africa needs a forward-thinking approach, so when it comes to cultivating a skilled workforce, there...
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The increasing deployment of smart technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics and algorithms across every area of human endeavour is changing work...
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I was sitting in my office on 2 January, surrounded by some equally deranged runners – we were discussing our...
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Adults spend at least a third of their lives at work. Whether it’s an 8-5 desk job, shift work or...
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Outsourcing essential business operations across multiple departments and functions has proven its strategic value as service providers refine their offerings...
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In a hyper-connected world where ‘blue ticking’ is a serious no-no, red notification signs activate some compulsive finger twitching, and...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of employee remuneration, the year 2024 marks a crucial juncture. The global dynamics are shifting,...
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An effective employee rewards and recognition programme helps businesses achieve their strategic objectives by attracting and retaining talent, increasing employee...
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The World Health Organization estimates that one in six people globally experiences a significant disability. Worryingly, many of these individuals continue...
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In today's rapidly changing business environment, the significance of employee productivity and satisfaction cannot be overstated. They are critical elements...
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Effective leadership communication requires a flexible, intentional and transparent approach. While many efforts are made to market products and services...
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Few people are unaware of burnout: the state of extreme stress, exhaustion and overload that can dramatically affect one’s work and...
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When the four-day week trial started, there was a healthy scepticism about whether it could work in South Africa. This...
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As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. To effectively combat...
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In Aon’s 2024 Global Medical Trend Rates Report, mental health is listed as a major contributor to morbidity, disability, injury and...
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Impacted by significant challenges – including a global pandemic, civil unrest, economic hardships and environmental disasters – South Africa stands at...
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The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated annually on 3 December, aiming to promote an understanding of...
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The world, and South Africa in particular, seems to bounce from one disaster to the next at the moment. There...
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Highly successful leaders understand the importance of self-care as a foundation for their effectiveness and well-being. There is a plethora of...
The era of authoritarian rule and bureaucratic stagnation has given way to a new era marked by agile and inclusive...
3 December is recognised as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is the culmination of a month of...
This year marks the fourth iteration of the Violence Survey – an initiative presented by RCS, in partnership with BNP...
In an era where employee burnout is rife and on the rise, Woven Bark Studios is trailblazing a new path...
The key to business success in today’s lightning-fast environment: less ‘me’, more ‘we’. Whether within an organisation or through outsourced...
Much has changed in the corporate world and business sector over the past three years, with the biggest trigger for...
National Disability Rights Awareness Month, which runs from 3Â November to 3Â December, should be recognised and celebrated by all South African...
On 25 October 2023, the High Court handed down a judgment indicating a significant shift in parental leave rights. In...
A globalised and knowledge-based economy means businesses and industries are heavily reliant on skilled employees to drive innovation, productivity and...
The entire construction industry benefits when its participants, whether big or small, improve their operations and particularly their focus on...
